NFL Star Blasts League For Fining Him Over Charitable Touchdown Celebration

posted by Bill Galluccio -
Dec 7, 2018

The NFL laid down a $13,369 fine on Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliottbecause of his touchdown celebration during the Thanksgiving Day game against the Washington Redskins. After running in for a touchdown early in the first quarter, Elliott ran over to a giant red Salvation Army kettle behind the end zone and dropped $21 into it. Later in the game, he also dunked quarterback Dak Prescott into the kettle.

Elliott could not believe his charitable celebration warranted a fine from the league.

Elliott decided to use the NFL's fine as a way to raise even more money for the Salvation Army. He announced on Twitter that he will match every $21 donation made to the charitable organization with the goal of raising $21,000.

Elliott was asked what he thought of the suspension and took a shot at the league.

"A lot of things they do define ridiculous,'' Elliott said. "But I mean, that's not really any of my business, not really anything I can change so I'm just going to keep being focused on this season, keep being focused on leading this team and focused on going out there and winning ballgames.''